Date: Aug 14 2000 08:09:15 EDT From: "Songs of Praise" Subject: Songs of Praise - The Perfect Gift Early Christmas greetings everyone, Is it Christmas yet? Maybe not, but it's time to think about music and drama to use at Christmas. For the last few months I have been telling you how Dan Zigler and I were writing a new Christmas play. It is now available to download... http://songsofpraise.org/theperfectgift.htm There is also a page at mp3.com where you can listen to high quality recordings of the songs... http://www.mp3.com/stations/theperfectgift Here is a description Dan wrote for our play... If Mary, mother of Jesus, were a Grandmother, how would she tell her grandchildren about the birth of Christ? Such is the premise for this wonderful retelling of the most holy of nights, the birth of our Savior. A unique blend of original music and storyline based on the Gospels, "The Perfect Gift" is the perfect play for churches, choirs and drama teams for this year's Christmas season. From delightful laughter at Caleb, Mary's grandson, who wants to know about Grandmother's donkey, to her grandaughter Esther lighting her lamp and waiting for the bridgegroom to claim her as her bride, our story begins with Mary's grandchildren huddled around her feet to hear the timeless story of the birth of Christ. "The Perfect Gift" will thrust you into the chaos, tribulations, danger, excitement and the triumph that surrounded the blessed event we now celebrate as Christmas. Witness the visit of Gabriel to young Mary, Mary's visit to Elizabeth, Joseph & Mary's trip to Bethlehem, the Angelic Host in the fields of the Shepherds, the Birth of Christ, the evil King Herod's throneroom and finally the Wisemen who present their gifts to the newborn King. Each scene filled with exciting new music that will lift your spirit with song and poignant moments. "The Perfect Gift" is a gift to you from the authors and songwriters. Free for non-commercial use, the entire play can be downloaded from the internet (songsofpraise.org/theperfectgift.htm) or you can order the matching CD and playbook on-line for a minimal cost. Yours in Christ, Elton Smith http://songsofpraise.org